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Did you notice the Flags that were posted in the entry ways on Labor Day and Veteran’s Day? This is a new PID 6 Public Event program that was recently started by PID 6, this was a suggestion made to the PID 6 Advisory Board by the chairman of the Social Committee. Flags will be posted on Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day throughout the PID 6 area at locations that were deemed appropriate by the City of Fort Worth who have guidelines on posting flags along roadways.

By the time you read this article, the winter season will be upon us and as you look around you will notice that the landscape in PID 6 is not changing very much, the grass is not growing, which means the mowers are mowing less frequently, the trees have dropped most of their leaves and needles and it is hopefully raining enough that the irrigation is not coming on too often.

Please let me know if you see irrigation operating between 10.00am and 6.00pm so the situation can be investigated and remedied, the only time irrigation should be on during these hours is if Brickman is testing the system otherwise it should not be operating.

The weather this summer has been very hot and dry, we are balancing the need the trees and plants have for water with the knowledge that water is a finite resource. If you see any irrigation that is broken or is operating between 10.00am – 6.00pm, please contact 214-871-9700 and the issue will be taken care off.

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Summerglen Branch Library NewsBy Robert Rankin, Summerglen Branch Library Manager

Story Time Fun for Toddlers and Preschoolers Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 am.

Wii Gaming for TeensWednesdays and Saturdays at 4:30 pm.

Starlight StorytimeThis is a fantastic program for children of all ages offered Thursdays at 7:00 pm. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite snuggly toy. The program is designed to prepare your child to have “sweet dreams”. Pajama attire, pillows, and snuggly toys are welcome! No advanced registration is necessary.

Let’s Talk: The Book Group at SummerglenThe non-fiction book club meets the first Thursday of the month. The fiction book club meets the third Thursday of the month. Both begin at 6:30 pm. Books from current authors as well as classics are discussed. Why not join and bring a friend!

First Sunday Film Club*The Polar Express (2004, Color, 100 min., widescreen, Rated G) December 6 at 2:00 pm.Set in the 1950s Midwest, this instant holiday classic tells the tale of a young boy who wants to believe in Santa even though his friends have “grown out of it.” His faith is rewarded when on a snowy Christmas Eve, a steam train pulls up to his house and escorts him to the North Pole. Performance capture animation brings a digital Tom Hanks and other actors to life. Vintage holiday favorites are mixed with new songs, including the Oscar-nominated “Believe” sung by Josh Groban over the closing credits. An expansion of the picture book by Chris Van Allsburg.

*All performances are at the David L. Tandy Lecture Hall in the Central Library, 500 West 3rd Street in downtown Fort Worth.

THANK YOU VOTERS !!! By Lieutenant JD Grady

Those of you familiar with my writings know I tend to write public safety related articles. For example, I will tell you to remove all items from your car and lock it each and every time, especially at night. Further I will suggest to get rid of some of the junk in your garage and park your vehicle there and always keep the garage closed – car or no car – to prevent someone from stealing what ever it is you keep in there.

I usually talk about driving a little slower in the neighborhoods, especially during the fall and winter when it gets darker earlier and everyone is wearing heavier clothing making it a little more difficult to see (or be seen) or get out of the way.

I have talked about keeping your dog on a leash at all times (even when in the park) and that it is illegal if you do not clean up after your pooch when he deposits his supper on anyone else’s property (public or private) other than your own.

I have been known to write about how very illegal, dangerous and irresponsible it is to operate a ATV, four-wheeler or unlicensed or illegal mini-bike on the sidewalks, streets, parks or other people’s property and fines can be hundreds of dollars.

Of course, parking is also a big issue and often I remind residents that they cannot park on the street if they do not have a current inspection sticker or vehicle registration. They must park at least fifteen feet from a fire hydrant, park the correct direction and no more than 18-inches from the curb. They cannot store a car on the street – so if you got an extra car or one that doesn’t run don’t leave it on the street as you are subject to daily citations that can cost hundreds of dollars or even have your car towed at your own expense. I often remind people that they cannot park blocking a sidewalk, not even there own, without being subject to fine or removal at the owner’s expense.

But this month I am not writing about any of those topics as I want to say “Thanks” to all those that voted to pass the Crime Control Prevention District (CCPD) that helps the police department keep your neighborhood and schools a whole lot safer. The CCPD helps provide officers in the public middle and high schools; addresses some graffiti issues and helps fund portions of the neighborhood police officers (NPO) that serve to make all areas of Fort Worth a little safer. That is just the tip of the ice burg as it would take many more pages to document all the good that comes from the CCPD, so let me again just say thank you!

As always anyone with questions, comments or concerns should fee free to contact me at PID6Patrol@aol.com

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Mike Williams, Sounds of Basie lead trumpet player with Metro Praise Orchestra, has been commissioned to entertain at the Keller Central High Jazz Cabaret Friday, January 22. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the festivities will begin at 7:00 pm with a performance by The Keller Central High School Jazz Band. The band, headed by Jeff Villarreal, will feature Kevin McNulty, Brad Allen and Villarreal.

“This is a very exciting opportunity for our music department to be part of this experience,” Villarreal said. He went on to say, “it opens our students’ eyes to the possibilities of music careers.”

According to Tracy Furlong-Rouse who is chairing the Cabaret, “Williams is a renowned musician, clinician & role model that our students will have an up front and personal opportunity to hear in person. Rouse went on to explain, This is what hard work and dedication will buy you. This is also an excellent opportunity to hear some contemporary and classical jazz at a reasonable price.”

For more information about the Keller Central High School Jazz Cabaret, you can check out the Keller Central Band website at http://www.kellercentralband.org/site/. Keller Central High is located at 9450 Ray White Road in Keller, TX.

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Howdy Neighbor!

PID 6 is not your ordinary PID. When I think of it in comparison to others within the city of Fort Worth a couple of thoughts come to mind.

First the other PID’s were created based on a central unifying medium. For instance our friends to the north are under one developer who helped create the PID. On the west side of Fort Worth , the PID is based around a major thoroughfare. The downtown PID is made up of businesses. From the outside looking in, the goals and objectives seem pretty clear and consistent throughout these PID’s.

What makes our own PID 6 unique is not only do the various subdivisions involve different developers but our neighborhoods are also part of two different school districts. It is quite interesting to drive through the PID from one end to the other noting the different styles of homes and varying degrees of amenities that exist in the neighborhood(s) if any at all. In some cases, the PID is dealing with the hand we were dealt once the neighborhoods were built out and development completed.

I view the diversity of neighborhoods within PID 6 as both a strong point and a challenge. The strength is the people that have stepped forward to volunteer. They bring with them varying backgrounds and thought processes working on ways to improve and or maintain the area. The PID 6 Advisory Board and the PID 6 manager have done an excellent job evaluating needs and what could be added or improved throughout the PID 6 area. The challenge is to understand the needs of each neighborhood and make sure enough money is spent in all areas of the PID that help make the entire area an attractive place to live.

The other thought that comes to mind is the potential voting power within PID 6. The amount of homes is roughly 5,500. Even if there was only one registered voter per household, the total number alone should make any politician at any level sit up and take notice. The problem is since I have been a resident of PID 6, I have never witnessed this voting power turnout in any election. This lack of turnout is not unique to PID 6 but affects our country as

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well. I keep thinking one day some issue will strike a chord within PID 6 causing voters to turn out in droves at the voting booth. Whether it will be the election of a school board or council member from our area, I don’t know. I just hope it happens and happens often.

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Irrigation System WinterizationBy The Brickman Co.

Irrigation systems in North Texas do need some attention during the winter months. Unlike the North and Northeast areas of the country where the frost line can get down 1 to 2’, and the irrigation system needs to be drained to prevent pipe ruptures, here in Texas we do not need to go to those extremes, because our winters do not tend to be that severe, and we only experience a frost line of not more than an inch deep only a couple of days.

What you will need in place is a freeze sensor. This device will shut the system down when the temps reach 34 degrees. Much of our landscaping still needs watering in the winter, and with a sensor in place it will prevent icing of sidewalks and streets, and plant material. I will also add at this point that all irrigation systems require a freeze sensor per city codes. So if your system needs a freeze sensor contact a licensed irrigator and have one installed.It is also important to run the system in the winter, once per week or bi-weekly. The reason is the zone valves in your system need to operate one or two minutes to keep the diaphrams in the valve soft to prevent leaking.

Winter WateringBy The Brickman Co.

With winter upon us we need to make sure we care for our landscape plants to make sure they get the water they need to survive.

Fall and winter flowers that are established will need to be watered at least once or twice per week depending on the soil type. An easy way to check the moisture content is to dig around the plant and get a feel for how wet or dry the roots are. You can also help control and retain the moisture by applying mulch around all plants. This will keep the soil moist, prevent weeds, and insulate the plants.

Some winter flowers suchas pansies will need to be protected from freezing. The best way to do this is to water them before a freeze. Additional water will keep the roots from freezing by freezing above the ground with a thin layer of ice and thus insulating the root zones. Plants that are too dry would be vunerable to root freeze, allowing the freezing temps to penetrate to the root zone.

In OUR Park??By Karla Grimwood

I enjoy walking in the park several days a week, but have been looking at things even more closely since I’ve begun my Master Naturalist project. Unfortunately, there is litter in our park, but I never realized the full extent of it until now. Winter is creeping in, the bushes and ragweed are dropping their leaves, and our creek is more easily visible. The trash is much more visible too. Therefore, I frequently take a couple of garbage bags with me and collect the trash I can reach. I am stunned at the amount of trash I have been collecting within a very short distance of my house. I haven’t even made my way around my normal route yet and I fill full-size garbage bags every time.

What I would like to share with you is the shock, disappointment, and even anger that I have experienced by realizing the extent of this problem in our park. I honestly didn’t think our neighborhood park and creek could be this neglected and abused. For example, I have found a paint can, prescription bottles, baby diapers, packing foam, water bottles, soda cans, and Styrofoam cups. There was even an office chair IN the creek! I must say that the two most numerous offending items were plastic bags and beer cans. Yes, beer cans. Lots of them. They were in semi-secluded areas, but near the walking path.

Now that you are aware of the problem, I think you’ll begin to notice the same things that I have. I hope you will make an effort to be part of the solution. One easy way is to make sure that you don’t have loose garbage at the top of your garbage can on pick-up days. The wind blows loose items into the park. Be a role model and pick up a few pieces of trash when you take your walks. Limit your plastic bags and recycle them at the store. Together we can make a difference for OUR park. Thank you in advance for your help.

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In some parts of north Texas, enjoying year-round greenery is as easy as planting a pine tree or two. Due to the alkaline soils found in the PID 6 area, though, our evergreen tree choices are fairly limited. Here’s a list of a few to try (and some to avoid!):

Monterrey Oak (Mexican White Oak) Quercus polymorpha A great new tree in the DFW area that is both semi-evergreen and resistant to Oak Wilt. It holds its green leaves through all but the coldest winters here.

Live Oak, Quercus virginiana A fine old standard. Also considered to be “semi-evergreen”, since Live Oak occasionally loses its leaves during really cold winters. Susceptible to Oak Wilt.

Escarpment Live Oak, Quercus fusiformisThis is the tough, compact, slow-growing Live Oak species that is native to central Texas and the Fort Worth area. Also susceptible to Oak Wilt.

Yaupon Holly – Ilex vomitoria A tough, tall evergreen shrub or short tree (to 20’ height). Tends to get “leggy”, so don’t expect to keep it full to the ground.

Nellie R. Stevens Holly, Ilex aquafolium x cornuta A fine, low-maintenance, large growing evergreen shrub

with red berries. Grows to 25’ height and 15’ wide, so it needs plenty of room! Italian Stone Pine – Pinus pinea Also known as “Umbrella Pine”, this tree has a broad, flattened crown. It tolerates moderately alkaline soils, so it can be planted in much of the DFW area. Stone Pine may be hard to find at local nurseries, but it shows a lot of promise to be a great evergreen tree for the area!

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Eldarica Pine (Afghan Pine) – Pinus eldaricaOne of the few pines that tolerates alkaline soils. Has been devastated on the PID 6 site and throughout the DFW area by borers and canker, though, so this one is no longer recommended.

Slash Pine, Pinus elliottii An attractive, tall pine for acidic/neutral soils. Slash Pine is also known as Honduras Pine. It tolerates higher soil pH than many other pines, but doesn’t do particularly well in alkaline soils, so use sparingly.

Southern Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora Large-growing native evergreen tree with glossy green leaves and showy white flowers. Prefers acidic soils, so needs a bit of TLC in alkaline situations.

Dwarf Magnolia, (Little Gem and many other cultivars) Excellent, evergreen ornamental tree that is being used more often in landscapes around the DFW area. Glossy green leaves and large, attractive white flowers.

Remote Pinyon Pine, Pinus remota A tough, short-needled pine that is adapted to alkaline soils. Found in the Davis Mountains, it does best at 5000’ elevation. Specimens planted in north Dallas are still doing well after 15 years. May be very hard to find in nurseries!

Leyland Cypress – Cupressocyparis leylandii Pyramidal, evergreen cross between two Pacific

northwest cypress trees that is widely planted across the Metroplex. Canker disease kills most of these trees in the DFW area before age 10, so probably not a great choice.

Texas Mountain Laurel – Sophora secundifloraAn attractive, native Texas evergreen shrub to 20’ height. Beautiful lavender blossom. All parts are poisonous, so watch the kiddo’s around this one!

Evergreen trees help shield structures and landscape areas from cold north winds, so they are usually planted on the northern side of the house. Since the sun tracks farther south across the sky during our Texas winters, it’s usually best to avoid planting tall evergreen trees on the southern side of the house. Planting deciduous trees there lets the sunshine flow through the bare tree canopies to warm the house during the winter!

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Southwestern squash vine borer, Melittia calabaza (Lepidoptera: Sessidae), adult. Photo by G. McIlveen, Jr, http://insects.tamu.edu/images/insects/common/images/cd-43-c-txt/cimg251.html.

Invasion of Squash Vine BorersSquash vine borers are the most common and most damaging pests of squash. The larvae are borers so they will cause damage as they tunnel into the stems. They usually feed on squash and related wild plants but also can feed on melons and cucumbers.

The adult moths resemble a wasp, with a red abdomen surrounded with black bands at each segment; their front wings are covered with metallic brown scales and their back wings are clear with a brown band. Adult females lay eggs on the leaves and stems of primarily squash. The larvae hatch and begin burrowing into host plant stems. The larva is white in color with a brown head and grows to be an inch in length. The larvae will produce sawdust like frass near the base of the plant which may cause the stems to wilt and die. The larvae then climb from the stems to pupate in the soil.

Some Control Suggestions:

Some Non-Chemical Controls: Keep natural enemies in the garden such as parasitic wasps that will attack squash vine borer eggs and larvae. Also adult ground beetles (Family Carabidae) will attack squash vine borer larvae. Split vines should be covered with soil immediately after the larvae have been removed. Also remove vines soon after harvest to destroy any larvae still inside stems.

Some Chemical Controls:Some chemical suggestions include such active ingredients as pyrethrins, permethrin, or carbaryl. Apply the chemicals to the base of the plant, underneath the foliage and underneath the stems of the plant.

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Abundance of Hackberry Gall Nipple MakersMany residents that live in neighborhoods with hackberry trees have been noticing many small cicada looking insects, about 3/16 inches in length with spotted wings on their window screens and doors. These insects are adult hackberry gall psyllids or also called hackberry nipple gall makers. In the fall, these insects invade indoors looking for an overwintering site. Normally, they will overwinter under the bark of trees, but will also come indoors through any cracks and crevices such as around windows and doors usually at night since they are attracted to indoor lights. However, those that come inside are going to die.

In the spring, the adult psyillds will emerge and lay eggs in the leaves of hackberry trees. When the egg hatches, the developing psyilld begins feeding and the leaf begins to form a small pocket around the psyilld as the insect develops, forming a gall. The galls that are produced vary in size from 1/8 to ¼ inch and are found on the leaves and petioles. The adult gall will then emerge in the fall. Even though the galls can be unsightly on the leaves and sometimes cause premature leaf drop, they do not appear to affect tree health. This means no chemical treatments are recommended. Hackberry psyllids are not harmful to people or pets and will not attack indoor plants or furnishings. Since they are a seasonal annoyance, residents can vacuum them to remove them as needed. As the temperatures fall, so will the hackberry gall psyilld population!

Photo of hackberry gall psyllids, Pachypsylla sp. (Homoptera: Psyllidae), adults. Photo by C.L. Cole, Texas A&M University.

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Aggregating Lady BeetlesThe multi-colored Asian ladybeetle is an introduced insect from Asia that have established themselves in many areas of the U.S., where they reduce populations of aphids and scale insects. However, this lady beetle likes to congregate in large numbers around buildings when they overwinter. This causes them to sometimes move indoors in the cooler months. They will exude a yellowish liquid when disturbed (reflux bleeding), which can stain fabric and can cause skin irritation. They can also bite since they have chewing mouthparts.

Exclusion practices should be used to prevent these ladybeetles from entering into buildings. All cracks and crevices, such as around windows, doors, air conditioners, and utility pipes should be sealed in late summer and fall. Also if beetles are spotted inside the home, then a vacuum should be used to remove them. Remember to dispose of the vacuum bag outside, so the beetles do not escape and re-invade the building.

Be Aware of Chilli ThripsChilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis (Hood), have been detected in 8 counties across Texas. However, they are believed to be in other counties but have not been identified documented so far. The adult thrips are extremely small, 2 mm in length, pale with dark wings. The immature chilli thrips are also pale in color. Since these thrips are smaller than western flower thrips, we usually do not notice them but we can detect their presence by their damage. They are foliage feeders, causing the leaves to brown and curl. This may cause the leaves to detach from the stem at the petioles. Their feeding may also cause the buds to become brittle and drop. Chilli thrips tend to prefer new growth, so young leaves, buds and fruits are preferred feeding sites. Pest management programs are still being developed, but trials suggest spraying the foliage of ornamental landscape plants in a rotation with insecticides containing acephate, imidacloprid and spinosad for homeowners or a rotation of acephate,

Multi-colored Asian Ladybeetle. Photo by Mike Merchant, Professor and Extension Entomologist, Texas A&M University.

Photo of chilli thrips damage on roses. Photo by Scott Ludwig, Program Specialist-IPM, Texas AgriLife Extension.

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If you suspect that chilli thrips are present in your area, a sample of leaves or buds should be collected and placed into a sealed Ziploc bag to prevent the thrips escape (the thrips are usually only found on the stunted, folded areas of the plant). A dry piece of paper towel should be placed in the bag and the bag should be labeled with collection information including locality (city or town and county), date, species of host plant, and your name and contact information. The samples should be sent via express mail (next-day delivery) to your local Extension agent.

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The Texas Master Naturalist program educates volunteers about their local ecological regions through a series of classes and field trips. After graduation, these Master Naturalists use their new knowledge to provide trained volunteer support in a number of ways to their communities. Each year they are required to attend at least 8 hours of advanced training classes and donate 40 hours of volunteer time to an approved project.

I recently graduated from the Cross Timbers Master Naturalist classes held at the Fort Worth Nature Center over 9 weeks. I learned a lot, made new friends, and have begun my volunteer project right here in our own Arcadia Park.

My project is to develop an Arcadia Park Online Nature Catalog. It will consist of identification (photographs when possible) and other information for the plant and animal life of Arcadia Park. The boundaries will be Basswood to the south, North Tarrant to the north, Slide Rock to the east, and Teal to the west. However, the catalog will probably be useful for the entire greenbelt that extends outside of these boundaries. All of the information I gather will be pre-approved for accuracy by Mark Woolsey, District Superintendent, with the City of Fort Worth Parks & Community Services Department before being posted on the PID #6 website. Caroline Sherman, Manager for PID #6, has also been instrumental in making this project possible.

I hope this project will inspire you to wonder about the plants, flowers, insects, and animals in the park. The website will make it easy for you to identify what you find and I will add to the catalog over time as the seasons change. My long-range goal is to promote better stewardship of Arcadia Park. By noticing and identifying

what you see, I hope you will feel more connected to the natural world and motivated to care about the plants and animals within it. “Nature lovers” are role models to others of all ages. Our children and neighbors need to see us caring, and learning, so that they realize it is important. Please join me in learning more about our park and protecting what we enjoy.

If you are interested in becoming a Texas Master Naturalist, please log-on to www.masternaturalist.tamu.edu to learn more. There are three Chapters in this area: Cross Timbers in Fort Worth, Elm Fork in Denton, and North Texas in Dallas. Most of the Chapters only offer classes once a year, so plan ahead. We’d love for you to join us!

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Celebrate Christmas!

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District 4 Vacancy Janie Pace, the PID 6 Advisory Board member who represented District 5 has resigned, I would like to thank Janie Pace for serving on the PID 6 Advisory Board. This position is now vacant, if you live in District 5, and you are interested in serving as a PID 6 Advisory Board member please send your letter of intent and resume by Thursday, January 21, 2010 by e-mail, fax or mail to the address and phone number below. The map that shows the Districts of the PID 6 Advisory Board is available online at www.pid6.org. The term of the appointment is January 2010 to September 30, 2010. If you have any questions, please call me at 817 380 7007 or e-mail me at caroline.sherman@premiercommunities.net

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ON

PA

RK

VIS

TA

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AC

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BASSWOOD

PID 6 DistrictsA1

A2

A3

A4

A5

A6

A7

0 0.25 0.50.125Miles

Source: City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department: SEW June 2007

COPYRIGHT 2007 CITY OF FORT WORTHUNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION IS A VIOLATION OF APPLICABLELAWS. THIS DATA IS TO BE USE FOR GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATIONONLY. THE ACCURACY IS NOT TO BE TAKEN / USED AS DATA PRODUCED FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES OR BY A REGISTEREDPROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR. THE CITY OF FORT WORTH ASSUMESNO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF SAID DATA.

PID 6

Existing Park Boundary

EXHIBIT: PID 6 Districts

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